1. Carries out research within the scope of the established study protocol. Adheres to all human subjects regulations as defined by Yale University and the federal government that pertain to research studies. 2. Develops criteria for admission of study subjects based on goals and objectives of project. 3. Determines potential sources of funding and prospective partnerships. 4. Evaluates feasibility of accepting potential projects through analysis of staffing needs, resource requirements, financial costs, and current planned capacity of group. Negotiates contracts and/or changes with funder. 5. Develops original HIC/IRB submissions. Based on knowledge of science and research goals, collaborates with PIs on major revisions and contributes to scientific protocols. Plans and implements changes. 6. Develops forms, questionnaires and the application of research techniques; writes procedures manuals for data collection and coding. 7. Responsible for the documentation and transmission of study data. Ensures that report forms are accurately documented and completed in a timely manner at each site location. 8. Works independently to develop manage and organize multi site studies. Serves as primary coordinator between University, non-Yale collaborators, pharmaceutical companies, HIC, IRB and funding sources. 9. Performs descriptive and multivariate statistical analyses of data, using computer software. 10. Designs and implements quality control measures to ensure accurate collection and processing of data. 11. Contributes in-depth, original thought and relevance to written reports and to the writing of abstracts and manuscripts.
Preferred Education: Master's Degree or PhD in Public Health, Epidemiology, or other related field and at least two years of related work experience.
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills: Master's Degree or PhD in Public Health, Epidemiology, or other related field and at least two years of related work experience.
Required Skill/ability 5: Ability to use analytic software (i.e., SAS) to investigate, analyze, and evaluate statistical and programming problems. Ability to determine proper statistical approach for specific research questions and to learn new statistical methods as needed.
Posting Position Title: Research Associate 2, HSS
Required Skill/ability 3: Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to lead multiple concurrent projects and exercise appropriate time management. Ability to participate in the preparation of manuscripts, abstracts, and oral presentations, as well as to assist with ad hoc requests for a variety of research-related tasks, including literature searches.
Work Week: Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)
University Job Title: Research Project Manager
Required Skill/ability 1: Ability to collaborate with investigators, study staff, internal/external collaborators, and funders to plan research project aims and protocols, recruitment strategies, data collection and analyses, and task timelines. Ability to plan and facilitate regular research meetings to manage completion of deliverables.
Required Skill/ability 4: Ability to identify new funding mechanisms and assist with the development and submission of new research proposals. Independently prepare sections of new research proposals and budget development as needed.
Required Skill/ability 2: Proven proficiency in human subjects research coordination. Ability to manage regulatory applications (i.e., IRB applications and Data Use Agreements), prepare recruitment and consent materials, and coordinate data analytic and collection efforts. |
